Representation

One of the Union’s main roles is to represent the rights of all students at Birmingham City University. 
 

The University and the Students’ Union have worked in partnership to develop a Student Representation system. The aim of this is to ensure students’ views are heard formally by the University. As part of this system the Union provides guidance, advice, publicity materials and training to help Student Reps represent students effectively.
 

What are Student Representatives?

Student Reps are students who gather opinion from their fellow students, and represent their views at various university meetings. They also feed back the outcome of these meetings to students in order to help improve the quality of their experience at Birmingham City University. They are a link between the Students’ Union and students on their course, keeping students up to date with what the Students’ Union is doing as well as informing the Union of any concerns regarding their course. As a Student Rep you are in place to ensure that any student, no matter what course or campus, can have their say on issues affecting their education.
 

What are the benefits?

You can gain a lot of satisfaction from being a Student Rep. By volunteering your time you can make sure that the views of your peers get heard on your course and within faculties. You also get the chance to develop transferable skills valuable not only in academic studies but also to future employers.